What the hell are they drinking anyway. What is that Juice in a jug they pour themselves?
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What the hell are they drinking anyway. What is that Juice in a jug they pour themselves?
[QUOTE=Head Lock; 1178809]Well said. I refuse to complain about being ripped off because in my mind, it is an admission of defeat.
I know I am certifiably stupid, but not sure what level I fit in. When I was young, dumb and full of income, I sure disposed of a lot of disposable income in KBs. But I did learn from my experiences and risking the ire and scorn of my fellow forum members here, will confess to some boorish behavior.
At some point, I did realize that there was nothing personal. The KBG was not screwing me out of my cash because she disliked me. It's just business. So I looked at it the same way. I want to dip my beak too, so I play their game in reverse.
When a BG started ordering drinks without asking me first, I told her once that I did not order the drink."No worry, honey" was the response. Cool. License to kill. Have a big ol' time including stink finger and she gets drunk. Crosseyed drunk. Knee-walking, porcelain hugging drunk. I head out without paying the tab. Bartender stops me on the way out so I tell her that I gave the girl the money and to collect from her because I didn't know where she went.
Next time I'm there, the BG says I didn't pay. I tell her that I did give her the money, but she disappeared into one of the karaoke rooms and didn't come back with my change (which was half true). I tell her I waited as long as I could then left. She apologized for being so drunk at which I tell her she still owes me $10 change. She hands me the dime, tells the bartender to give me 2 drink markers and asks me to wait while she works another customer. Needless to say, I finished the 2 beers and walked over to another bar to spend the $10. [/QUOTE]LOL! That's pretty clever. So YOU'RE the reason bars have that pitcher of tea (kidding).
[QUOTE=Kitie Carson;1179377]What the hell are they drinking anyway. What is that Juice in a jug they pour themselves?[/QUOTE]"Mul" (water) , which is actually "boricha" (barley tea). It's real thin and weak tasting. Korea has long had a history of bad water and it was (is?) standard practice to boil drinking water. Now I don't know if you've ever tasted boiled water, but it tastes flat. So to mask the taste people would brew the water with roasted barley to make a weak tea and keep that on hand for drinking.
If you observe, you'll frequently see the kitchen mama bringing the bar bottles or pitchers of boricha that she brewed in the kitchen.
Thanks, fellas, for the kind words. After posting that, I had some misgivings. But I felt that she lit the fire by bringing drinks I did not order. When she did that, I just figured "game on". I do not recommend emulating my boorish behavior.
Now I just hope that some random KBG doesn't read it and recognize the circumstances, thus blowing my cover.
[QUOTE=Head Lock; 1179439]After posting that, I had some misgivings. But I felt that she lit the fire by bringing drinks I did not order. When she did that, I just figured "game on". I do not recommend emulating my boorish behavior.
Now I just hope that some random KBG doesn't read it and recognize the circumstances, thus blowing my cover. [/QUOTE]Not at all. In my opinion, a girl who gets herself a drink or otherwise initiates a transaction with the bar without first receiving permission from the customer deserves not to be paid.
In the 90's at what is now D 'Amour while sitting at the bar, I've had to tell the bartender who tried to collect from me, "She didn't ask. I didn't buy her anything. I'm not paying for that". They were long-faced but that's their tough shit for screwing around; they brought it on themselves. I had the money, but as with many things, it was the principle.
[QUOTE=Lumpia808; 1179366]So we went to Splash the past weekend. Really cute young (late 20's) girl named Jessica sat with my friend. Held a good conversation with all of us and didn't hustle my friend for drinks. Kinda suprised because usually the young one's tend to hustle. She spoke fairly good english and she has a tat on her arm (hardly see an kbg with tats). Also seen another young girl at Splash but she was busy with a customer, next time I'll try to sit with her.
Really like the service at Splash, waiter tends to the table often, one of the hostess / mama (julie?) was cool with us about checking up ever now and then if or when we wanted company. Nice positive vibe. Unlike some place (ex:camelot) where half the time we site ourselves, hardly get asked if we want company, get weird stares from everybody.[/QUOTE]Yeah, Splash is service oriented and friendlier to customers regardless of what they look like compared to other kbars. However the older k waiter pays too attention imo. I was there on Saturday, maybe I was sitting with the one you want to sit with, hehe. Don't worry, I'm a free agent and will gladly give you info and share. That was either Julie or Jamie mama you saw. Town bars last week been super dead. I'm glad Moonflower been busier than camelot when I stoped both places. Whats up with Twilight? Had 2 customers, other week I checked had 3.
[QUOTE=Head Lock;1179439]Thanks, fellas, for the kind words.[/QUOTE]We was only practicing your reverse game giving you BS so when you see any of us at the bar, the beer is on YOU! LOL.
[QUOTE=H Mobius;1179453]Not at all. In my opinion, a girl who gets herself a drink or otherwise initiates a transaction with the bar without first receiving permission from the customer deserves not to be paid.[/QUOTE]Exactly my thinking. Problem is that too many guys cave and don't want to be a bad guy and give in to that BS blackmail. Like the classic line from "In Living Color","Homey don't play that." In the bars, you only get the respect you demand. Nice guy == doormat. I'm glad you held your ground.
Anyway, went out for a late run in the Pearl City / Aiea region. Club Chance still has its identity crisis. Some nights it's a decent KB, although no play. Other nights, it seems to be trying to compete with Chez Monique. Tonight was such a night. Large Polynesians with tattoos. Not my scene. Went to Colorful just to have a couple of beers. Mustatbin slow because all the KBGs were clustered together, singing and drinking on their own dime. Cool enough. Got to have my beer and watch some silliness. But they seriously have to do something about all the TVs in the parking lot.
FWIW, in that area, the only viable game is Waimalu Colorful. Other places that have f_ckable talent don't have the facilities to pull it off. The other places that have the layout in which to work are only populated by hags and fuglies.
Might try a Waipahu run next week, if my work schedule permits.
[QUOTE=Head Lock; 1179439]Thanks, fellas, for the kind words. After posting that, I had some misgivings. But I felt that she lit the fire by bringing drinks I did not order. When she did that, I just figured "game on". I do not recommend emulating my boorish behavior.
Now I just hope that some random KBG doesn't read it and recognize the circumstances, thus blowing my cover.[/QUOTE]"I do not recommend emulating my boorish behavior". Too Late. You are my new hero. I can't wait to try out your tactic. LOL
[QUOTE=Oldee;1179463]We was only practicing your reverse game giving you BS so when you see any of us at the bar, the beer is on YOU! LOL.[/QUOTE]Good try. If that was the goal, FAIL. I am the original Cheep Chollie. VBG.
[QUOTE=Uki Eater;1178423]I know of coworkers who are married with kids who go bars just to hang out. They have friends who go bars and they end up joining them. Some of their wives know they go bar to drink but, they don't really know what goes down in a hostess bar.[/QUOTE]A bar serves drinks and food = A bar is a bar, is a bar, is a Bar is a, Bar! Right? LOL
[QUOTE=Blacks;1180066]A bar serves drinks and food = A bar is a bar, is a bar, is a Bar is a, Bar! Right? LOL[/QUOTE]Correct. Alot of my married friends go kbar and ALL the wives KNOW what goes on in a kbar. We hang out and talk story, watch sports, sing karaoke, and eat. The married guys do NOT play with the girls except verbal teasing all in fun. Hey Uki, don't get visions of many grampa type old guys, LOL. None of us past 60 and half still 40s. Nothing wrong with that at all imo. Too many guys take things too serious and they think they got to go bar for certain reasons. Just go for your own reasons whatever it may be and enjoy.
[QUOTE=Head Lock;1180060]Good try. If that was the goal, FAIL. I am the original Cheep Chollie. VBG.[/QUOTE]But you are my hero! Hehe. Just wanted to point out that a cheap charlie in the bar is really a wise customer that don't fall for THEIR BS GAME. A real cheap charlie is rude, demanding and don't leave enough tip for food and service. I have heard bgirls many times COMPLIMENT customers BEHIND THEIR BACKS for being 'SMAT'. LOL. They know a wise consumer as they do same outside the bar fighting for every penny deal. Ok, HL you caught me but you aint a cheap charlie unless you don't buy me and Nl a round. LOL.
Camelot has some new girls. Kinda too new though. You know, too new because they think they can get a drink without any harm being done to them. Give um a few weeks, if they don't just leave, then their attitudes will change, and maybe you can get a bang for your buck. Stayed till closing, and noticed a lot of birds and the bar. You know the guys that don't spend money and don't realize they are not don juans. They just hang around hoping they can pick up the crumbs. Hoping they can give the girls a ride home. I'm harmless, really nice guy, you can trust me (my innovative strategy) guys. Works wonders for their egos to actually have a female in their car. Truly a sad sight. I gave 2 girls a ride that night. Sad, very sad.
[QUOTE=Head Lock;1179362]The real funny part is that I still see these people and they never figured it out. The other lesson to come out of this is to never get drunk if you are mongering. In the same way you lose control of your car, you will lose control of the BG. You will also want to manage the BG's buzz. No point in getting her so loaded that she falls asleep with her face in your lap.[/QUOTE]Stopped by cheers on my way home. Rarely ever go to kalihi because of the LE situation. An old acquaintance approach me. Hey, long time no see. Why you see me anymore? In my mind "get away from me you old bag". Hey handsome, how about a drink for old times sake. Reached in my pocket a showed her 2 dollar bills. She said, what's this? I said, that how much it cost me back in the 70's for your drink, like old times sake. Bye *****.